Nevado Chopicalqui 4-day ascent expedition
Join Octavio, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on an incredible guided ascent to Nevado Chopicalqui (6345 m), and enjoy the amazing beauty of the Andes.
Private
Cordillera Blanca
4 Days
Jul, Aug
High
Advanced
Description
I propose a 4-day guided ascent to discover the Nevado Chopicalqui (6345 m) in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. Join me an let's spend an amazing time in the Peruvian Andes!
This impressive mountain lies between the Huascaran and Contrahierbas peaks, in the Yungay province. Nevado Chopicalqui (6345 m) has an easy access. Besides, the trail inside the valley goes around the edge of two beautiful emerald color lakes, the Chinacocha and Orconcocha.
We will meet in the city of Huaraz and then head to the Llanganuco Valley. We will enjoy the view of this amazing lagoons and continue to Morrena Camp (4820 m). On the second day, we will cross several moraines until we reach the glacier. Then, we will continue to High Camp (5380 m).
The third day is summit day! We will enjoy spectacular views from the top of the Chopicalqui. Then, we will hike down to Morrena Camp. Finally, on the fourth day, we will return to Huaraz. You can check the detailed itinerary below this text.
This program offers a moderate difficulty so you must have some prior experience in altitude climbs. Also, you need to be in good physical condition.
If you are interested in climbing up to Nevado Chopicalqui, feel free to contact me! I'll be happy to guide you up there. We will enjoy an unforgettable experience. I also offer a great guided ascent to Nevado Pisco. Check it out!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Mountain guide expenses
- Luggage transfer
- Mules and horses
- Tents
- Rope
- Cooking utensils
- Snacks
- Clean drinkable water
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz- Base camp (4430m) – Campo Morrena (4820m)
From Huaraz we will go to the second hairpin of the Portachuelo del Llanganuco pass, going through the Callejon de Huaylas until Yungay, before heading east of Huaraz. Then, we will reach the Llanganuco Valley where we will be able to observe two lakes with emerald-like water: Chinancocha and Orconcocha. We will start our hike passing through the Quenuales forest, before reaching a ridge and continuing until we reach Campo Morrena where we will spend the night. (Approx. 4 to 5 hours).
Day 2: Campo Morrena-High Camp (5380m)
We will start the hike by crossing several moraines until we reach the glacier. Then, we will start the journey up to the 5380m point where we will set up camp. (Approx. 4 hours).
Day 3: High Camp-Chopicalqui Summit (6354m)-Campo Morena
We will start our hike at 1 am, ascending until we reach the ridge, before continuing onto the first wall (50m, 50-60°) and then the second wall (60m, 50-65°) . *Please note that the inclination varies every year. We will climb to the Chopicalqui summit where great mountain views will await us. Later, we will descend to Campo Morrena. (Approx. 5 to 6 hour hike.)
Day 4: Campo Morrena-Huaraz
On the last day, we will descend to the hairpin, where our transport will be waiting for us to return to Huaraz. (Approx. 3 to 4 hours).
Details
More info
Maximum group size: 12 Price 8/12 people: USD 660
THE PRICE ALSO INCLUDES: Cook and Helpers-Private transportation Huaraz / according to the program / Huaraz- Kitchen and dinning tent-Cooking equipment-Tent for 2 People-Toilette tent. NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Acclimatization tour- Entrance fee to Huascaran National Park- Porters (for tents and food)-Donkeys-Donkey drivers- Horse (in case of emergency during trekking)-Not mentioned food and beverages-Personal camping and climbing equipment (sleeping bag, climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, gaiters, harness, snow glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.).
About the guide
Octavio
4.9
(23)
Mountain Guide
Founder, manager and IFMGA Mountain Guide of Andean Peaks. I work together with my brother Eloy and a team of IFMGA mountain guides, and UIMLA Mountain Leaders. If I'm not available to guide you, one of my qualified colleagues will be your guide.
I was born and raised in the hamlet of Yarush in 1987, at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca. From very young age i was born my passion for the mountains. In 2003 I started as enthusiast to climbing in rock next to my brother Eloy. In 2009 i obtained the title as ''official guide of high mountain''. I enjoy doing sports climbing and opening new routes in the cordillera Blanca, and in other countries. My wide experience has taken me to climb most of the mountains in cordillera blanca.
Languages
| English
Certificates
AGMP | UIAGM
What people are saying about Octavio
Pierre-Olivier
Matthew
We had an amazing experience with Andean Peaks on our 10 day trip. We didn't have a ton of experience, so Octavio worked with us to set up a 3 day training trip on Yanapaccha to prepare us before our 6 day trip to Alpamayo. Our guide, Hector, was great. We felt safe and he was pleasant and had great energy. He's super fit and well skilled on leading, rope management, etc. Our cook, Raul, was incredibly pleasant and ensured that we had more than enough food the entire time. We'd typically have breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with snack and dinner every day. The trip was well organized and always on time - hotel pick up was on time, all transportation (shuttles, burros, etc) was on point. I'm more than happy with our experience and I'd highly recommend anyone to use their guiding services. I hope to be back to the Cordillera Blanca and would definitely use Andean Peaks again.
We had 10 days in the Cordillera Blanca and Octavio helped us plan a great trip. We did Laguna 69 day trip, Santa Cruz trek, climbing in Hatunmachay, ice climbing and trekking on Mount Pisco. The trip was very well organised and equipment provided was of high quality. Octavio is an experienced mountain guide and climber so we always felt safe throughout the trip. We had a great chef with us when camping and always enjoyed the food he prepared. Also enjoyed chatting to Octavio in the evenings and hearing his great stories!
This guys are great. They are certified mountain guides. The food in the camp was better than the restaurants in Huaraz. You feel safe in their hands all the way to the summit. We climbed 3 mountains in the same tour Ishinca, urus and Tocllaraju. Many thanks to the team they make of the tour a fun place during the climb and in base camp. Totally recommendable
We had 10 days in Andes (Huaraz as base) and wanted to get a mix of trekking, rock climbing and mountaineering. Contacted Andean Peaks who helped me organize the whole trip. Octavio, who was our main guide and one of the owners of the company was super helpful and quick to respond on both emails and Whatsapp. Octavio is a qualified professional mountain guide. Apart from this, he's also a super friendly guy an a good climber. Bonus points for always being punctual, having great equipment/tents etc, good chef (cooked pizza for us at 4600m!). Highly recommend. Activites: 1 day Laguna 69, 3 day Santa Cruz Trek, 2 days rock climbing, 1 day Ice wall climbing and 3 day Pisco mountain.
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